Privacy Policy
The African Pipeline Resource Network (APRN) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our institutional partners, stakeholders, and digital infrastructure networks.
Data Collection
We collect only essential operational data required to maintain and optimize pipeline infrastructure networks.
Purpose
Information is utilized strictly for network monitoring, compliance reporting, and institutional coordination.
Protection
Enterprise-grade encryption and strict access controls safeguard all institutional and operational datasets.
User Rights
Stakeholders maintain full rights to access, audit, and request deletion of non-essential institutional records.
1. Information We Collect
The African Pipeline Resource Network (APRN) collects information to provide better services to our institutional partners and network participants. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with our platforms and services.
Operational and Infrastructure Data
We collect data related to the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of pipeline infrastructure. This may include telemetry data, flow rates, pressure metrics, and geographic coordinates. While primarily technical, this data may occasionally be linked to specific operator accounts.
Institutional Contact Information
When you register on our portal, subscribe to our intelligence reports, or contact our compliance team, we collect:
- Full name and professional title
- Institutional affiliation and organizational role
- Professional email address and direct contact numbers
- Physical business address and operational jurisdiction
Newsletter & Communications Data
When you subscribe to the APRN Intelligence Briefing, we store your email address in our secure database. This is used solely to deliver the newsletter and related communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at info@aprn-africa.org.
2. How We Use Information
APRN uses the collected data to maintain the integrity of our network, fulfil our contractual obligations, and ensure compliance with international energy and infrastructure regulations. Specifically, we utilise your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our infrastructure monitoring services.
- Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices.
- Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.
- Communicate about products, services, offers, and events offered by APRN and select partners.
- Deliver the APRN Intelligence Briefing newsletter to subscribed recipients.
4. Data Security Protocol
APRN implements physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorised access, destruction, or alteration. Our security framework aligns with international standards for critical infrastructure operators.
Despite our efforts, no security measures are completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Objection: Object to specific processing activities, including direct marketing.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at info@aprn-africa.org. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Contact & Data Protection Officer
Questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcomed and should be addressed to:
This policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be communicated to registered stakeholders via the contact email on file. Continued use of APRN services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Institutional-Grade Security
Our data infrastructure is built on the same rigorous standards as our physical pipeline networks, ensuring absolute integrity and operational continuity.
Compliance & Privacy Inquiries
For specific questions regarding our data practices, to exercise your rights, or to contact our Data Protection Officer, please reach out through our official channels.
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns within 30 business days. For urgent compliance matters related to critical infrastructure data, please mark your inquiry as “URGENT — DPO”.